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January 4, 2022
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The meeting was held remotely (by Zoom). The minutes list Chris DiSilva as absent.
Present: Armand Diarbekirian, David Gavin, Justine St. John, Jeffrey Swanberg
Absent: Chris DiSilva
Every vote, in order
Meeting Minutes
Accept and approve the December 21, 2021, Meeting Minutes, as shown
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to accept and approve the December 21, 2021, Meeting Minutes, as shown. Authorizing use of digital signature if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously (4-0)
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to accept and approve the December 21, 2021, Meeting Minutes, as shown. Authorizing use of digital signature if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously (4-0).” (Motion: John, second: Diarbekirian)
Accept the list of seven correspondence items (A thru G), as presented
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to accept the list of seven correspondence items (A thru G), as presented. A. Maynard Zoning Board of Appeals Notice of Decision # 21-12 at 37 Brown Street Approved. B. Emerson Hospital Community Health Needs Assessment Update C. State Rep Hogan Message re ARPA and FY21 State Surplus Funding December 17, 2021 D. Peg Brow letter Re Glenwood Cemetery Conditions Dec. 21, 2021 E. Maynard Board of Health: COVID Conditions and Advisory F. Maynard School Committee: Notice of Member Resignation G. MBTA Community Compliance Guidelines Summary The Board directed that the next regular meeting of the Select Board be scheduled on a special night, Wednesday, January 19, 2022, in order to accommodate for a joint meeting with the School Committee and the consideration of an interim appointment to the School Committee. The deadline for interested candidates to the interim appointment was set at Friday, January 14, 2022, at noon. The Board indicated intentions to consider the recommendations for a proposed Cemetery Advisory Committee at a future meeting. The Board directed that a joint meeting with the Board of Health be scheduled, specifically to address the current public health conditions relative to COVID-19. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to accept the list of seven correspondence items (A thru G), as presented. A. Maynard Zoning Board of Appeals Notice of Decision # 21-12 at 37 Brown Street Approved. B. Emerson Hospital Community Health Needs Assessment Update C. State Rep Hogan Message re ARPA and FY21 State Surplus Funding December 17, 2021 D. Peg Brow letter Re Glenwood Cemetery Conditions Dec. 21, 2021 E. Maynard Board of Health: COVID Conditions and Advisory F. Maynard School Committee: Notice of Member Resignation G. MBTA Community Compliance Guidelines Summary The Board directed that the next regular meeting of the Select Board be scheduled on a special night, Wednesday, January 19, 2022, in order to accommodate for a joint meeting with the School Committee and the consideration of an interim appointment to the School Committee. The deadline for interested candidates to the interim appointment was set at Friday, January 14, 2022, at noon. The Board indicated intentions to consider the recommendations for a proposed Cemetery Advisory Committee at a future meeting. The Board directed that a joint meeting with the Board of Health be scheduled, specifically to address the current public health conditions relative to COVID-19. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Diarbekirian)
Authorize the Town Administrator to submit a letter on behalf of the Select Board in support of the Artspace Maynard's Mass Cultural Facilities Fund Application
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to authorize the Town Administrator to submit a letter on behalf of the Select Board in support of the Artspace Maynard's Mass Cultural Facilities Fund Application. G. Johnson, Town Administrator B. Mosca Administrative Assistant Authorizing use of digital signature if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to authorize the Town Administrator to submit a letter on behalf of the Select Board in support of the Artspace Maynard's Mass Cultural Facilities Fund Application. G. Johnson, Town Administrator B. Mosca Administrative Assistant Authorizing use of digital signature if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Diarbekirian)
Approve the use of public ways in support of the 56" Holiday Parade, as applied by Jen Picorelli, scheduled for Sunday, December 4, 2022, in accordance with all Federal, state and local public...
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the use of public ways in support of the 56" Holiday Parade, as applied by Jen Picorelli, scheduled for Sunday, December 4, 2022, in accordance with all Federal, state and local public health and safety guidelines. Authorizing use of digital signature if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the use of public ways in support of the 56" Holiday Parade, as applied by Jen Picorelli, scheduled for Sunday, December 4, 2022, in accordance with all Federal, state and local public health and safety guidelines. Authorizing use of digital signature if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Approve the donation of "whistle/horn" and other historically significant materials housed at 1 Summer Street fire station to the Maynard Historical Society
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the donation of "whistle/horn" and other historically significant materials housed at 1 Summer Street fire station to the Maynard Historical Society. Authorizing use of digital signature if approved. Dave Griffin of the Historical Society elaborated on the request. Acting Fire Chief Angela Lawless agreed to support the Society in their efforts. She also noted that pictures from the current station could be transferred to the new station upon completion. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the donation of "whistle/horn" and other historically significant materials housed at 1 Summer Street fire station to the Maynard Historical Society. Authorizing use of digital signature if approved. Dave Griffin of the Historical Society elaborated on the request. Acting Fire Chief Angela Lawless agreed to support the Society in their efforts. She also noted that pictures from the current station could be transferred to the new station upon completion. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Approve the contract with Sterling Golf Management for the operation of the Maynard Golf Course & Country Club for a five-year term, beginning January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2026, with...
A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the contract with Sterling Golf Management for the operation of the Maynard Golf Course & Country Club for a five-year term, beginning January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2026, with option to renew for two consecutive one-year terms. Authorizing use of digital signature if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the contract with Sterling Golf Management for the operation of the Maynard Golf Course & Country Club for a five-year term, beginning January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2026, with option to renew for two consecutive one-year terms. Authorizing use of digital signature if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Diarbekirian, second: John)
Close the public hearing on the fiscal year 2023 water and sewer rates
Voted to close the hearing at 9:05 pm.
The minutes say only “Voted to close the hearing at 9:05 pm.” (no mover, count or names); the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“Voted to close the hearing at 9:05 pm..”
TOWN OF MAYNARD, MA Exhibit 1B
Approve an increase in the water and sewer utility use rates for fiscal year 2023 (exhibits 1, 1A and 1B), effective July 1, 2022
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve an increase to the price of the Town of Maynard's water and sewer utility use rates in fiscal year 2023 (FY23) as listed in exhibit 1, scenario 1, (water), exhibit 1A, scenario 1 (sewer), and exhibit 1B (rates and charges) to be implemented July 1, 2022. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. G. Johnson, Town Administrator B. Mosca Administrative Assistant BLOCK# no? Consumption 0-500 501-1000 1001-2500 >2501 (cf/quarter) Le CF CF CF WATER- in Town $2.85 $7.74 $8.51 $10.06 Minimum Charge Water $3000 WATER - Out of Town $4.47 $11.82 $12.33 $14.89 Minimum Charge Water $45.00 SEWER - in Town $6.01 $11.57 $11.57 $14.20 Minimum Charge Sewer $50.00 SEWER - Out of Town $8.58 $16.53 $16.53 $20.27 Minimum Charge Sewer $75.00 G. Johnson, Town Administrator B. Mosca Administrative Assistant TOWN OF MAYNARD, MA Exhibit 1B Other Rates and Charges ie nes FY 2022 Approved Sernice Call - Regular Working Hours- per man $75.00 $75.00 Senice Call - After Regular Working Hours - per man $300.00 $300.00 Water Sernice Application - Residential $3,000.00 $3,000.00 Water Service Application - Non-Residential $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Water Inspection Application $75.00 $75.00 Sewer Service Application $3,500.00 $3,500.00 Sewer Inspection Application $75.00 $75.00 Trench Permit - more than 3 feet deep $100.00 $100.00 Street Opening Permit $100.00 $100.00 Hydrant Use with Metered Water @4th Step $250.00 Backhoe & Operator
The motion was made at the opening of the public hearing; the rate tables, the discussion and the vote to close the hearing come before “Voted on the motion: Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously.”
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve an increase to the price of the Town of Maynard's water and sewer utility use rates in fiscal year 2023 (FY23) as listed in exhibit 1, scenario 1, (water), exhibit 1A, scenario 1 (sewer), and exhibit 1B (rates and charges) to be implemented July 1, 2022. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. G. Johnson, Town Administrator B. Mosca Administrative Assistant BLOCK# no? Consumption 0-500 501-1000 1001-2500 >2501 (cf/quarter) Le CF CF CF WATER- in Town $2.85 $7.74 $8.51 $10.06 Minimum Charge Water $3000 WATER - Out of Town $4.47 $11.82 $12.33 $14.89 Minimum Charge Water $45.00 SEWER - in Town $6.01 $11.57 $11.57 $14.20 Minimum Charge Sewer $50.00 SEWER - Out of Town $8.58 $16.53 $16.53 $20.27 Minimum Charge Sewer $75.00 G. Johnson, Town Administrator B. Mosca Administrative Assistant TOWN OF MAYNARD, MA Exhibit 1B Other Rates and Charges ie nes FY 2022 Approved Sernice Call - Regular Working Hours- per man $75.00 $75.00 Senice Call - After Regular Working Hours - per man $300.00 $300.00 Water Sernice Application - Residential $3,000.00 $3,000.00 Water Service Application - Non-Residential $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Water Inspection Application $75.00 $75.00 Sewer Service Application $3,500.00 $3,500.00 Sewer Inspection Application $75.00 $75.00 Trench Permit - more than 3 feet deep $100.00 $100.00 Street Opening Permit $100.00 $100.00 Hydrant Use with Metered Water @4th Step $250.00 Backhoe & Operator $150.00 Labor / Mole $150.00 Labor / Compressor $100.00 Labor / Dump truck $150.00 Labor / Jackhammer $100.00 Labor / Restoration $100.00 Labor / Tap Fee $100.00 Meter Testing, Customer's Request (Refunded if meter registers too high) $150.00 Labor / Jet-Vac Truck $300.00 Water Meter Inspection $75.00 Turn on/off - regular hours - Per man (Each service) $75.00 $75.00 Turn on/off - after hours - Per man (Each serice) $300.00 $300.00 Turn on/off non-payment - regular hours, per hour $150.00 Turn on/off non-payment - after regular hours- per man, per hour $300.00 Meter Tampering Charge - (plus the cost of water & meter) $150.00 Frozen Meter $150.00 Meter Damage $150.00 Fiow Test (Conducted at night) (per man, plus cost of water) $300.00 Unauthorized Hydrant Use (MGL, Chapter 65) up to Private Fire Protection Hydrant $250.00 $350.00 2" $40.00 $56.00 3" $80.00 $112.00 4" $125.00 $175.00 6" $250.00 $350.00 8" $400.00 $560.00 10" $580.00 $812.00 Backflow Prevention Per Test $75.00 $75.00 Doug Gardner from pioneer Consulting Group, Inc. presented the recommended water and sewer rates for FY2023. Mr. DeMarco elaborated on the recommendations. Mr. Gavin recognized the increase in rates, but also appreciated the long-range goals of the budget. G. Johnson, Town Administrator B. Mosca Administrative Assistant Voted to close the hearing at 9:05 pm. Voted on the motion: Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Approve the extension of premises policy to begin Calendar Year 2022 as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the extension of premises policy to begin Calendar Year 2022 as presented. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the extension of premises policy to begin Calendar Year 2022 as presented. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m. Voted: By Roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m. Voted: By Roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)
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